Why Being Multilingual Increases Your Market

Those who are multilingual are able to build relationships with a diverse set of target markets. In an employer's eyes this is something that stands out as you’ll be able to appeal to new target markets for the business. Since building and growing a customer pool is essential for business growth, companies are more likely to want you on their team.

Related to that is the fact that multilingual individuals open the door to the possibility of growing the business internationally. If you're someone who knows English, Spanish, and Mandarin the international market that the company will be able to venture into is much bigger and better.

Multilinguals are also known to possess skills that are in demand by companies such as multitasking, precision problem-solving, heightened creativity and amazing critical thinking. A study from the University of Chicago found that multilingual people are more confident with their choices as well.

If you have the skills to communicate fluently in another language, highlight it in a CV. if you don't have it, it’ll do you the world of good to learn another language. It helps put you on the radar and increases the chances of getting the job you want.